Project Manager - Mechanical

Why Work at Clarke

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. 

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Why You Will Love this Job:

The Project Manager, Mechanical will report into the Project Director, US. This is an onsite position in New Albany, Ohio with travel as required.

As Project Manager you will plan, organize and manage allocated projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client and Clarke Energy.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of Project(s) and client relationships.

• Plan and manage the installation, integration, and commissioning of mechanical systems.

• Coordinate with engineering teams and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.

• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Manage procurement and logistics for mechanical equipment and materials.

• Provide detailed reporting on progress, risks, and resolutions.

• Lead and manage the team involved in Project(s), including Clarke Energy staff in office and staff/contractors on site, taking overall responsibility for performance and delivery of project(s) to required timescales and quality standards.

• Arrange regular team and one-to one meetings monitoring progress, providing feedback and taking action to ensure that all activity is on target.

• Provide team members with training, coaching and development opportunities in order to support learning and improve performance.

• Liaise with client to understand and interpret their requirements, highlighting and advising the Managing Director of any deviations or variations from existing contract.

• Agree, and as necessary negotiate, project timescales and costs with the client.

• Draw up a detailed Project Plan, indicating what needs to be achieved at each stage, the key points that need to be observed and the budget for the project.

• Work closely with Finance Director to monitor Project costs against budget and revenue milestones per the contract.

• Ensure that Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and requirements are fully incorporated into the Plan and adhered to.

• Allocate the resources needed to achieve the project to agreed timescales and standards of quality.    

• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers for materials and services, ensuring ‘best value’ on basis of price, quality, and reliability.

• Monitor to establish that each stage of the project is progressing according to agreed timescales and quality standards, and costs, taking action to resolve if delays or problems are occurring.

• Manage the client relationship through regular communication, keeping them informed of progress and checking satisfaction levels so that any difficulties can be resolved.

• Report project progress to the Projects Director on a regular basis, drawing attention to any difficulties or delays and the action being taken to resolve.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation projects

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and Balance of Plant components

• At least 2 years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects

• Strong